Effect of Icodextrin on the Treatment Outcome of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients During Acute Peritonitis

Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 or older on peritoneal dialysis, who develop clinical evidence of peritonitis * stable peritoneal dialysis with Baxter connection system * willingness to give written consent and comply with the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * already on icodextrin dialysate prior to acute presentation with peritonitis * known allergy or hypersensitivity to icodextrin, starch or have a glycogen storage disease * participation in another interventional study within last 30 days of randomization * history of a psychological illness or condition that would interfere with the patient's ability to understand the requirement of the study and/or comply with the study procedures